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Storm clouds and rough surf along Padre Island.

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Come prepared! Weather on Padre Island varies widely and can change from sunny and warm to thunderstorms and heavy winds very quickly. Here are some weather-related links and information for planning your visit:

Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane and tropical storm season, which lasts from June to October.

Spring –daytime temperatures average in the 70s-80s Fahrenheit, with lows in the 50s-60s.

Summer – daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-90s Fahrenheit, with very humid conditions. Lows are usually in the 70s. Afternoon and evening sea breezes help to moderate temperatures.

Fall – daytime temperatures average in the 70s-80s Fahrenheit, with lows in the 50s-60s.

Winter – high temperatures are usually between 50°-70° Fahrenheit but can occasionally drop into the upper 30s. Sudden, strong cold fronts can move through, bringing gale force winds and dropping temperatures quickly. The wintertime climate is typically dry, though most of the year's rainfall occurs in the winter.